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Survey shows Detroiters’ top priorities for city officials going into election

Sep 30, 2024

Crime and safety tops the list of priority issues that Detroit residents want to see city officials address going into the November 2024 election, according to a survey conducted by the University of Michigan in partnership with Outlier...

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Mike Ford and Jason Carter Call for Unity, Trust at Election Security Event

Sep 25, 2024

Descendants of Presidents Ford and Carter proposed new principles to make sure upcoming elections will be fair, secure, and trusted by the American people.The Ford School of Public Policy hosted the Carter Center, Ford Presidential Foundation, and...

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Watergate Experts Discuss the Nixon Pardon and Presidential Power

Sep 25, 2024

50 years ago, in a nation wracked by scandal and uncertainty, President Gerald R. Ford made the controversial decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon. How do we think about the implications of that historic pardon in a modern political...

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In the Media

Moynihan raises concerns on danger to civil service in a second Trump term

Sep 25, 2024 The Guardian

An executive order called "Schedule F," seeking to fill federal jobs with political appointees, is on the horizon under a Trump presidency. Donald Moynihan warns that Schedule F "will reduce the capacity and performance of the federal government......

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Schwarz and Hall raise concerns on the lobbying Michigan lawmakers faced in recent decades

Sep 23, 2024

For the past two decades, lobbyists have spent over $6 million influencing Michigan lawmakers. The Detroit Free Press turned to Ford School's Joe Schwarz and Richard Hall for insights on the lobbying process within the legislature and its impacts on...

In the Media

Rabe shares insights on Harris' fracking ban reversal

Sep 19, 2024 Politico

Environmental and energy policy professor at the Ford School, Barry Rabe has shared with Politico what may be vice-president Harris' motivation for retracting her support of a fracking ban from 2019. “You have to put Harris in the context of who...

In the Media

As Federal Reserve debates cutting interest rates, Wolfers urges a focus on data over politics

Sep 18, 2024 The Washington Post

Controversy arises as the Federal Reserve decides whether to cut interest rates less than 50 days before an election. Justin Wolfers argues the Fed should be "responding to the data, rather than the electoral cycle, or the demand of either side of...

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Political cartoons of Pat Oliphant on view at U-M

Sep 17, 2024

The University of Michigan Clements Library and the Ford School of Public Policy will dive into the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant.The Clements exhibit puts Oliphant’s cartoons in conversation with historic examples...

In the Media

Hanson identifies key issues in the Michigan Senate race

Sep 13, 2024 Newsweek

As we approach the November election, Ford School's Johnathan Hanson analyzes the four key policy issues for Michigan Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin (Democrat) and Mike Rogers (Republican). "The main issues in the Michigan Senate race, thus far,...

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Wolfers comments on the economy's influence on the upcoming elections

Sep 8, 2024

With the upcoming presidential election, media outlets are quoting Ford School's Justin Wolfers insights on the top concern for Americans this November: the economy. Wolfers comments on economic progress in America and the expected economic...

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U-M kicks off initiative to promote civic participation

Sep 3, 2024

The University of Michigan is launching the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide presidential initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation.“As we approach a pivotal...

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Ford School events highlight policy, civic engagement, and Conversations Across Differences

Aug 28, 2024

The Ford School has an exciting and diverse series of events this fall, designed to encourage policy debate, civic engagement, and Conversations Across Differences in a number of ways for students, faculty, staff, and the wider U-M and general...

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U-M Ford School welcomes renowned scholars and former city leaders

Aug 22, 2024

The Ford School successfully grew our faculty in 2024, bringing in experts to deepen our focus on early childhood education, health and aging, better government, and criminal justice policy. Additionally, we welcomed distinguished policymakers in...

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Lack of trust in political system main reason some Detroiters won't vote

Jul 31, 2024

Distrust in the political system is the most commonly cited reason that eligible voters in Detroit say they don't plan to vote in November, according to a University of Michigan survey.The survey, fielded by U-M's Detroit Metro Area Communities...

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Bednar on Biden dropping out of presidential race, road ahead

Jul 22, 2024

University of Michigan experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris—and the ramifications on the political landscape.Jenna Bednar, faculty director of...

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Bonjour, Paris! Cavaillé on politics and the Olympic Games

Jul 22, 2024

The 2024 Summer Games will begin July 24 and run through Aug. 11. The opening ceremony will be held on July 26. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss issues related to the games and France.Charlotte Cavaillé, assistant professor of...

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Former Chicago mayor to return to U-M as visiting professor, joining past NYC leader in residence

Jul 11, 2024

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining the University of Michigan as a visiting professor, adding more mayoral expertise to the faculty in an effort to encourage and equip students for careers in public service and policy.Lightfoot will join...

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CLOSUP categorizes ‘a tsunami’ of public input to help redraw Michigan districts

Jul 10, 2024

Students working with the University of Michigan’s Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) have created a system to help a Michigan commission collect and analyze public comments about drawing Michigan’s congressional and state legislative...

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Cost of living tops Detroiters’ priorities for US government

Jul 8, 2024

With Michigan poised to be a pivotal state in the 2024 presidential election, Detroiters have weighed in on their priorities for the U.S. government.Cost of living and inflation is the issue Detroiters mentioned most when asked about the top issues...

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Bednar named faculty director, UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement

May 9, 2024

Political scientist Jenna Bednar has been appointed faculty director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement. UMICH Votes is a non-partisan campus coalition whose mission is to improve the accessibility of voting, foster the confidence necessary to...

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State bans on ‘divisive concepts’ could stifle population health research

Apr 25, 2024

Ten states have passed legislation that prohibits teaching and mandatory training for students, faculty, and staff in public higher education on specified 'divisive concepts' related to race and sex. In four of these states, the bans extend to all...

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Public sector consulting fills government workforce demand

Apr 24, 2024

A growing number of public policy graduates are opting to work in public sector consulting—public arms of larger firms such as EY or Deloitte, or advisory consulting firms such as Guidehouse, Huron Consulting Group, or Booz Allen. For many years, a...

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Faculty news, spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Kamissa Camara chaired the Bipartisan Senior Study Group for the Sahel at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The study group’s comprehensive report critically assesses opportunities for peace, security, and economic development in the Sahel.Charlotte...

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Soundbites: Policy Talks @ the Ford School - spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024

“Even though we aren't interpreting the law, we bring our lived experiences to the table, and that might be in a way that we run our chambers, that might be how we interact with...

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Discourse: Fordies in the news, spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024

“The most likely explanation for our findings is that Black—and to a lesser extent Hispanic—families were more concerned about the health risks associated with in-person schooling than white families. This is consistent with the fact that nonwhite...

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It’s all about equity

Apr 24, 2024

The Biden administration wants electric vehicles (EVs) to comprise fifty percent of new vehicle sales in just six years. This has required massive investment in our charging infrastructure. And charging is not the only issue raised by the...

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Nicole Fernandes: Public servants advancing the public good

Apr 24, 2024

NOAA provides authoritative data, tools, products, and services to build a more weather-ready and climate-ready nation. My job is to understand the policy, political, environmental, and social landscape across the U.S. and try to take a holistic...

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Letter from Dean Watkins-Hayes

Apr 24, 2024

Warm spring greetings from Ann Arbor! This year we commemorate 50 years since Gerald R. Ford took office as U.S. President, after the unprecedented resignation of disgraced Richard...

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Energy economist Catherine Hausman on stakeholders, regulation, and uncertainties

Apr 24, 2024

Choosing your favorite class to teach is a little like choosing your favorite kid. But near the top is an elective I offer most years, “Government Regulation of Industry and the Environment.” It’s a class where we aim to develop the tools and...

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A life of public service, in quotes and pictures

Apr 24, 2024

A Life of Service: Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States 50 years ago. His dedication to public service can be seen throughout his life, as an Eagle Scout, serving in World War II, serving in Congress for 25 years...